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YB05 LLP

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,731 mi
Last recorded155,731 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 155,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 133,928 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 112,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In three places (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,009 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,602 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YB05 LLP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB05 LLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 LLP registered?

YB05 LLP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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